LO.2, 5 Al is a medical doctor who conducts his practice as a sole proprietor. During 2012, he received cash of $280,000 for medical services. Of the amount collected,

$40,000 was for services provided in 2011. At the end of 2012, Al had accounts receivable of $60,000, all for services rendered in 2012. In addition, at the end of the year, Al received $12,000 as an advance payment from a health maintenance organization

(HMO) for services to be rendered in 2013. Compute Al’s gross income for 2012:

a. Using the cash basis of accounting.

b. Using the accrual basis of accounting.

c. Advise Al on which method of accounting he should use.